Financial Aid & Scholarships

Lower The Cost Of College

A good college education is one of the best investments you
can make, and Northern Arizona University’s tuition rates are among the
lowestin the nation. Even so, you
may require some form of financial aid to pay for all or part of your
education.

There are several types of financial aid available to you:

Loans
– Federal or private loans must be repaid and accrue interest over time.

Grants
– Federal (e.g. Pell Grant) or state grants are awards that do not need to be
repaid.

Scholarships
– Private financial aid awards that do not need to be repaid.

Financial
Aid Eligibility

To receive financial aid, you must be a
degree-seeking student enrolled in at least six units for undergraduate study
or five units for graduate study. Most federal and state grants are awarded
only to full-time students (12 credits for undergraduate; nine credits for
graduate).

IMPORTANT: You must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). NAU School Code: 001082. The
FAFSA determines your eligibility for Pell Grants, student loans, and other
need-based aid. Depending on the financial aid you plan to apply for, you may
need to submit other documents.

Note: A high school diploma or GED, OR documentation of successful completion of at least 60 credit hours acceptable towards a bachelor's degree program is required to be eligible for any Federal Title IV financial aid.

You also responsible for learning when
financial aid will be disbursed, deciding how it will be dispersed and used,
and staying on top of all deadlines.